Well I Chris Cator the author of this blog has been ripped off big time. You would think that I would be good at sniffing out potential frauds but I got fooled. I use a company called Uship for deliveries and I accepted a bid from a company called ICON Worldwide (funny how the name is “ICON”). The shipment was to be delivered in 3 to 5 days and what a surprise it never showed up. I got excuse after excuse, and was told it will be there next week, and then next week, and then next week. Well $1800 dollars later I am out the shipping money and the $4500 dollars of products. I guess I figured that Uship screens the shippers, but I should have done my research. It is my money and I am the only one who can really protect it. I have disputed the charge with my credit card company but even if I get the $1800 back I am still out my products (for my website Indiasessentials.com). What can be done; nothing really. I submitted a complaint with Uship and maybe they will get rid of them as a member, but I am sure they will be off to a new scam. I guess it is easy for an outsider to detect a scam than someone who has a financial interest in the transaction. Well we will just keep trying.
Freight company fraud
Posted in Protection, payment upfront, scam protection
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You should have contacted me, I am a Gold Book Freight Broker, I could have helped you out in all areas.
By: Phil Scott on October 13, 2007
at 12:42 pm
Yes, i agree with the other post. Sometimes its better to go with a reliable company rather than just the lowest bidder: http://www.buyusa.gov/canada/en/bsp.html?bsp_cat=78000000
By: nvidia on November 14, 2007
at 2:45 pm
Hi Chris,
I live in sydney australia and have used ICON WW for a shipment of a boat. We are having an issue saying that they have not paid the freight company so we have to pay shipping again. Did you get your money back. If so how. Could you please email me at dundon@gmail.com. I would like to help take these guys down.
Cheers
Neil
By: Anonymous on January 10, 2008
at 8:40 pm
